Cozze alla Marinara
Mussels Marinara
No, skip this one: about 19g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Fresh mussels steamed open in a flavorful broth of white wine, garlic, parsley, and sometimes a very light touch of crushed tomato.
Key ingredients
Fresh mussels, dry white wine, garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), light crushed tomatoes (optional), salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request NO bread for dipping. Ask for minimal or no crushed tomatoes, and confirm no added sugar if tomatoes are used.
If you order it anyway, say this (Italian)
Niente pane, per favore. Potrei averne con pochi o senza pomodori pelati? E senza zucchero aggiunto se usate i pomodori.
No bread, please. Could I have minimal or no crushed tomatoes? And no added sugar if tomatoes are used.
Watch out for
Natural carbohydrates in mussels, white wine, and (if used) tomato sauce with potential hidden sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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